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title: "Aer Travel Pack 2 Small vs Able Carry Max EDC"
description: "Aer Travel Pack 2 Small vs Able Carry Max EDC: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Aer Travel Pack 2 Small vs. Able Carry Max EDC

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Aer Travel Pack 2 Small](https://onebag.travel/carryon/9xu51kf1km/aer-travel-pack-2-small/)

by [Aer](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Aer)

![Front facing view of the Aer Travel Pack 2 Small](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1620122261/carryons/Aer_Travel_Pack_2_Small_hkws6h.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>28 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.7 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>48×33×19 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>92%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$229</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Aer Travel Pack 2 Small | Feature | Able Carry Max EDC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| 4 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top, side | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| optional | Hip Belt | optional |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside |
| 16in | Laptop | 17in |
| 5 | Main Compartments | 6 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>700D Cordura</td><td>Ripstop - 1.47kg / 3.2lbs X-Pac - 1.55kg / 3.4lbs</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Able Carry Max EDC](https://onebag.travel/carryon/xewzb7bwpc/able-carry-max-edc/)

by [Able Carry](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Able Carry)

![Front facing view of the Able Carry Max EDC](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990318/carryons/able-carry-max-edc-xewzb7bwpc.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>26 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.5 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>50×30×19 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>92%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$280</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Aer Travel Pack 2 Small and Able Carry Max EDC

-   **Compression straps:** 4 on the Aer Travel Pack 2 Small; No on the Able Carry Max EDC.
-   **Passport pocket:** Top, side on the Aer Travel Pack 2 Small; Top on the Able Carry Max EDC.
-   **Laptop sleeve:** 16in on the Aer Travel Pack 2 Small; 17in on the Able Carry Max EDC.
-   **Main compartments:** 5 on the Aer Travel Pack 2 Small; 6 on the Able Carry Max EDC.

Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, built-in organizer, water bottle pockets, water resistant.

## Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 172 accept both. 2 accept only the Aer Travel Pack 2 Small, and 1 accept only the Able Carry Max EDC.

### Only the Aer Travel Pack 2 Small fits

Regional Express, Virgin Australia.

### Only the Able Carry Max EDC fits

Air Niugini.

## Aer Travel Pack 2 Small vs. Able Carry Max EDC: which should you pack?

The **Aer Travel Pack 2 Small** carries 2L more than the **Able Carry Max EDC** (28L vs. 26L), while the **Able Carry Max EDC** is the lighter pack at 1.5kg (vs. 1.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Aer Travel Pack 2 Small** fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Aer Travel Pack 2 Small; if you want to travel lighter, the Able Carry Max EDC is the better call.